sampler

1 of 2

noun (1)

sam·​pler ˈsam-plər 

: a decorative piece of needlework typically having letters or verses embroidered on it in various stitches as an example of skill

sampler

2 of 2

noun (2)

sam·​pler ˈsam-p(ə-)lər 

1

: one that collects, prepares, or examines samples

2

: something containing representative specimens or selections

a sampler of nineteen poets

—K. E. Judd

also : assortment

Synonyms

Noun (2)

• sampling
• sample

Examples of sampler in a Sentence

Noun (2)

she put together a sampler of works in the police procedural genre

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

For the ultimate sports sampler: Tom's Watch Bar-Phoenix Chase Field With wall-to-wall screens, this is for the fans who want every angle. —Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025

Nicholas Spada sets up the DRUM sampler at a residence in Los Angeles on June 13. —Nina Dietz, Wired News, 27 Sep. 2025

By leaning into its menu roots—the Triple Dipper sampler and baby-back ribs are still top sellers—and engaging Gen Z fans on social media, Chili’s is smoking other chains with its growth in foot traffic and sales. —Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025

Some pairing recommendations are more adventurous (like duck a l'orange or fresh oysters), while others keep things simple with a sampler best matched with pizza or burgers. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1523, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1778, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sampler

• ampler

Kids Definition

sampler

1 of 2 noun

sam·​pler ˈsam-plər 

: a piece of needlework typically having letters or verses on it done in various stitches as an example of skill

sampler

2 of 2 noun

sam·​pler ˈsam-p(ə-)lər 

1

: one that collects or examines samples

2

: a collection of samples